Garden Design · Richmond
Garden Design in Richmond
Considered residential garden design across Richmond, Petersham, Kew, East Sheen and St Margarets — by a local design-led studio.

Garden design for Richmond's gardens
Richmond's gardens are some of the most rewarding in South West London to work on. The borough mixes Georgian and Victorian villas, riverside cottages and family homes that back onto the Park or the river — each with its own scale, light and microclimate.
Our garden design work in Richmond responds to that variety. We begin with a site visit at your home, take time to understand how you'd like to use the garden, and then prepare a design that feels considered, well-proportioned and rooted in the character of the property.
Planting that earns its place
Many Richmond gardens have a strong existing structure — mature trees, brick walls, a south-facing aspect — that planting can either soften or strengthen. We design planting schemes that work twelve months of the year, balancing evergreen structure, seasonal perennials, ornamental grasses and considered specimen trees.
Where appropriate we source mature specimens from trusted UK nurseries so the garden feels established from day one.
Working with conservation areas and listed buildings
Much of Richmond sits within conservation areas and many properties are listed. We have extensive experience preparing designs and supporting documentation for planning and listed building applications, and we will guide you through any consents required.
Why Thames & Oak
What sets the work apart.
01
Richmond specialists
Years of design work across Richmond Hill, Petersham, Kew and East Sheen.
02
Planting expertise
In-house horticulturists designing year-round planting schemes.
03
Conservation savvy
Comfortable with conservation area and listed building consent applications.
04
Mature specimens
Trusted UK nursery relationships for instant-impact planting.
Our Process
From first visit to handover.
Consultation
An unhurried site visit at your home to understand the brief and the site.
Design
A measured survey, concept design, materials and a transparent build cost.
Build
Directly employed teams take the site through every trade end-to-end.
Completion
Walked handover, aftercare notes and a written workmanship guarantee.
Common Questions
FAQs
- Where in Richmond do you work?
- Across the whole borough — from the riverside houses of Richmond Hill and Petersham to the family homes of East Sheen, Kew and St Margarets.
- Do you offer planting-only schemes?
- Yes. We are often asked to design and install a planting scheme into an existing garden where the hard landscaping is already in place.
- How much does a Richmond garden design cost?
- Design fees for a typical Richmond residential garden start at a few thousand pounds for a planting scheme and scale with the size and scope of the project. We provide a clear fixed fee after the first visit.
Related Work
Recent projects in this area
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Begin your transformation.
Whether you have a clear vision or want to explore what is possible, our studio will visit your home and walk the garden with you.


